Adults Footwear - PDM Product Development Manager

Adults Footwear - PDM Product Development Manager

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The role of the Product Development Manager is responsible for all phases of the product development process; from initial concept and system planning through sample delivery, design studio management, and production sign-off.

What You’ll Do:

• Integrate seamlessly into the product team as the key ‘Product Development Manager’ component.
• Manage the end-to-end development process in Centric PLM and Range Tracker systems.
• Work directly with the Design Team to create, manage, and update Product Specs/BOMs for all samples.
• Be the central point of contact between factories and business unit for all product related queries.
• Manage Pricing, Delivery Dates, Product Details and Lineage throughout the Season with necessary adjustments at milestone reviews.
• Partner with Off‑shore PD, Development Engineers, and Product Data Teams to manage the Buy‑Readiness Process ensuring all products are ready for PO.
• Order, track and manage delivery of all samples for internal use, including Prototype, Milestone, and Sales specific samples.
• Own the Product Confirmation process and sign off final samples for Production. Approve/Reject shoe, material, and construction against standards and specifications.
• Work across Line Management, Design, Merchandising and Sales teams as the go‑to product knowledge expert.
• Participate in milestone meetings and merchandising sessions to summarize necessary actions.
• Be involved in daily product team meetings and have an opinion on product direction, color, and material.
• Work on a global team with our counterparts in the UK that make up balance of the Mens Product Team.
• Maintain the Product Studio and manage the Sample flow.
• Provide additional ad hoc support to the business unit in a fast‑paced product environment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Knowledge of working and managing a product development process.
• Experience using Centric PLM system preferred, or experience with other PLM systems.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment in order to meet changing demands and timelines.
• Experience working with offshore Development teams.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a Team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Office®, E Copy, and Range Tracker.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Keen attention to detail.

EEO Statement:

We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re‑assignment, complying with local legislative requirements.

Compensation:

Actual compensation within a pay range will be based on factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, performance, Clarks’ business needs, internal equity and any statutory obligations. The pay range for this role may be modified by Clarks at any time in the future.